| Resolution Number: | 2000-D076 |
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| Title: | On the Topic of an Apology for Those Offended by the Church’s Racism |
| Legislative Action Taken: | Rejected |
| Final Text: | |
Resolution Rejected. See Legislative History for original text of resolution.
| Citation: | General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, Denver, 2000 (New York: General Convention, 2001), p. 664. |
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Legislative History
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| Originating House: | House of Deputies |
| Originating Committee: | Committee on National and International Concerns |
House of Deputies
Original Text of Resolution:
(D076)
Resolved, the House of Bishops concurring, That the 73rd General Convention denounce all expressions of racism, xenophobia, condescension, and contempt directed toward Anglican leaders from other Provinces and apologizes for the offense caused by such expressions; and be it further
Resolved, That this resolution be communicated to all the Primates of the Anglican Communion.
The House of Deputies Committee on National and International Concerns presented its Report #24 on Resolution D076 (Neo-Colonialism, Racism, Xenophobia) and moved the resolution, recommending rejection.
Debate followed on Resolution D076.
The question was called.
A vote was taken to terminate debate.
Motion carried
Debate terminated
A vote was taken on Resolution D076.
Motion defeated
Resolution rejected
(Communicated to the House of Bishops in HD Message #257)
Resolution Rejected.
| Abstract: | The 73rd General Convention rejects a resolution apologizing to Anglican leaders offended by Episcopal Church racism and xenophobia. |
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